2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 36 schools in Mississippi to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi
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Our 2023 rankings named Hinds Community College the most popular school in Mississippi for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hinds Community College is a public institution located in Raymond, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,674 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend Hinds Community College full time pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,800. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,386 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Hinds Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 36 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,517 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,250. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Delta Technical College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Delta Technical College is located in Horn Lake, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 745 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Delta Technical College accumulate an average of $12,524 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Northwest Mississippi Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Senatobia, Mississippi that handed out 574 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,830. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NWCC accumulate an average of $10,436 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NWCC. In fact, around 40% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Jones County Junior College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 325 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,870 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jones County Junior College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,870. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,098 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jones County Junior College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Holmes Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Goodman, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 318 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend Holmes Community College full time pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Holmes Community College accumulate an average of $12,751 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Holmes Community College. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
East Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Scooba, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 268 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EMCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,775 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since EMCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Itawamba Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Itawamba Community College is a small public school located in Fulton, Mississippi that handed out 233 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,160 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ICC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,360. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,245 in student loans. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ICC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Meridian Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Meridian Community College is a small public school located in Meridian, Mississippi that handed out 211 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,574. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,428. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,485 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pearl River Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in Poplarville, Mississippi that handed out 206 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pearl River Community College is $3,500. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,500. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,117 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Pearl River Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Coahoma Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Coahoma Community College is located in Clarksdale, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 167 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Coahoma Community College is $3,003. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Coahoma Community College accumulate an average of $13,254 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Coahoma Community College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #12, Mississippi Delta Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Moorhead, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 154 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mississippi Delta Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,340. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,098 in student loans. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Mississippi Delta Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Blue Cliff College - Gulfport did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Blue Cliff College - Gulfport is a very small private for-profit school located in Gulfport, Mississippi that handed out 133 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,279 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #14, East Central Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Decatur, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 106 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,150 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend East Central Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,250. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,057 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
East Central Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school situated in Wesson, Mississippi. It awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College full time pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,380. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,736 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Copiah-Lincoln Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northeast Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a small public school located in Booneville, Mississippi that handed out 71 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $4,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,400. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northeast Mississippi Community College accumulate an average of $14,795 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Online courses are available at Northeast Mississippi Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwest Mississippi Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. SMCC is a small public school situated in Summit, Mississippi. It awarded 55 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend SMCC full time pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,080. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SMCC accumulate an average of $15,101 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SMCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Traxlers School of Hair ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 33 students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Traxlers School of Hair accumulate an average of $6,661 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
Academy of Hair Design - Jackson ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Jackson, Mississippi, and it awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,044 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Chris Beauty College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Chris Beauty College is a very small private for-profit school located in Gulfport, Mississippi that handed out 30 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,847 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Corinth Academy of Cosmetology came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Corinth, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 28 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,737 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school handed out 24 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mississippi Institute accumulate an average of $10,438 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #23, The Academy of Hair Design Six did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. The Academy of Hair Design Six is a very small private for-profit school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
KC’s School of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and it awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
With a ranking of #25, Academy of Hair Design - Grenada did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Academy of Hair Design - Grenada is located in Grenada, Mississippi and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Academy of Hair Design - Grenada accumulate an average of $14,044 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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